Immigration

Welcome to Appleby Shaw

Appleby Shaw pride themselves on being an approachable, friendly firm who provide expert legal advice in a professional manner, always putting the needs of the clients first. Appleby Shaw value the traditional approach of a personal and friendly service. We aim to establish long term relationships with our clients by providing an excellent service based on effective communication and client care.

Our Objectives

Delivering high quality legal services to businesses and individual clients;

Satisfying the needs of existing clients and anticipating their needs in the future;

Adhering to the highest standards of excellence and integrity;

Performing legal work in a timely manner; and

Charging fees that provide a value for money on legal advice to the Firms’ clients.

Areas of expertise

Family, Matrimonial and Children

We understand that there may be occasions when one needs legal advice from an experienced lawyer. At Appleby Shaw we pride ourselves on providing such a service in a way that is concise and easy to understand. Throughout life there may come a time when you may seek legal advice in order to resolve a family matter, whether you are thinking of a divorce, separation, children issues including maintenance or adoption and also pre-nuptial agreements.

We realise that this is usually a very stressful and emotional period and our aim is to resolve the issues efficiently, either by a negotiated settlement or a decision by the Court.

Immigration

Appleby Shaw have the experience and knowledge to advise and represent in all areas of immigration law and provide a comprehensive service for both individual and corporate clients.

We cover a full range of applications to enter and remain in the UK including applications under the Points-Based System. We are committed to providing an excellent service to our clients which involves giving effective and responsive advice with absolute discretion and the ability and expertise in providing a flexible service tailored to the needs of each individual.

Criminal Department

Throughout the past decade more laws have been put in the statute books than ever before. Many of these laws have been criminal in nature and what may once not have been considered a criminal offence, can be now. In many instances individuals or people may not even know they are committing a criminal offence, or happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. This can tear families and communities apart. Fundamental protections for defendants have been eroded by changes to the rules of evidence and the seemingly never ending extension of police powers. Criminal legal aid, now sadly, is out of the reach of many and for those still eligible the quality of criminal defence available has sometimes been diluted.

Civil Litigation

Appleby Shaw can provide expert legal advice and representation in all areas of litigation law, also known as ‘Dispute Resolution’. Our litigation department has dispute resolution experience spanning both private, individual clients as well as commercial businesses.

Conveyancing

Residential Conveyancing: For most people their home is their main asset and is likely to be the biggest investment they ever make. Buying or selling your home can be highly stressful. It is therefore important that you instruct someone who can guide you through the whole process and provide a professional and personalised service.

Commercial Conveyancing: Commercial Conveyancing can be complicated and time consuming. If not handled with care and accuracy it can cause problems in the future.